Klaviyo
Email & SMS★★★★★
4.6
The DTC email & SMS standard
Free–scales with list
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Privy
★★★★4.2/5Popups plus email capture
- Pricing
- Free–paid tiers
- Commission
- N/A
- Cookie window
- n/a
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30
Our take
Privy started in popups and added email, so it is great for capture and simple automation but not a Klaviyo replacement for sophisticated flows.
Pros
- Popups & banners
- Exit-intent
- Basic email automation
- Spin-to-win
Cons
- Email deliverability is basic
- Not a full ESP replacement
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Frequently asked questions
What is Privy?
Privy is a email & sms tool for DTC, Shopify and independent e-commerce stores. Privy started in popups and added email, so it is great for capture and simple automation but not a Klaviyo replacement for sophisticated flows.
How much does Privy cost?
Privy is listed at Free–paid tiers. Vendor pricing changes often — confirm the current rate on the official site before subscribing.
Is Privy worth it for DTC brands?
Privy scores 4.2/5 in our hands-on review. Its main strengths: popups & banners, exit-intent, basic email automation. The trade-offs to accept: email deliverability is basic, not a full esp replacement.
What are the best alternatives to Privy?
If Privy is not the right fit, the closest options in our Email & SMS shortlist are Klaviyo (4.6/5, Free–scales with list), Omnisend (4.4/5, Free–paid tiers), Postscript (4.3/5, Free–paid tiers). Compare them side by side before you commit.